An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Locum to join a well-established and friendly law firm based in Devon. The firm is seeking ongoing support within its busy Private Client department due to increased workload and planned cover requirements.

Location: Devon
Job Type: Locum Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3–9 Months (with potential extension)
Working Pattern: Full-time ideally, or part-time considered
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Predominantly Office-Based
Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate DOE

The Role

You will handle a broad range of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts and tax planning matters
• Court of Protection work (desirable but not essential)

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team with strong secretarial and administrative support in place.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Private Client Fee Earner
• Minimum 2 years’ PQE preferred, although all experienced candidates will be considered
• Proven experience managing a private client caseload independently
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion